OC Road Rage Case Continues +405 Construction Blues + 4th Of July

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — It's Tuesday, June 22 in Orange County, and with it comes June Gloom, a stubborn high-pressure system lingering above Southern California and a summer of fun in the works.

Tuesday's Weather:

Today's weather will start out cloudy, but clear to a high temperature of 84 degrees inland, 61 degrees for a low temperature.

High tide Tuesday is at 8:43 a.m., at 3.74 feet and low tide Tuesday will be at 1:31 pm. at 1.71 feet.

Tuesday's sunrise is at 5:42 a.m. and sunset will be at 8:05 p.m.

Patch Pick: Orange County officials are seeking more public help as they build the case in Aiden Leos's road-rage killing in Yorba Linda. They have asked the public for information on additional incidents involving firearms and the suspects. (More on Patch).

Here are 5 of Orange County's top news stories of the day:

1. An early morning big rig crash wreaked havoc on the Ortega Highway near San Juan Capistrano much of Monday morning (More on Patch).
2. Life beside freeway work is no picnic for a family watching the 405 approaches their Fountain Valley townhome. Susan Christian Goulding reports for OC Register. (ocregister.com).
3. Your tax dollars at work in Orange County, but who decides what will be funded and when? Nick Gerda, of Voice of OC investigates. (voiceofoc.org).
4. How did Orange County celebrate Juneteenth in 2021? Jesse LaTour takes a look at Fullerton's celebrations. (fullertonobserver.com).
5. Are you plotting your 4th of July fun in Orange County? Patch has you covered with this complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the O.C. region. (More on Patch).

Featured Events To Get You Through To The Weekend:

Drive-thru Food Bank Tuesdays in Irvine Tuesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. Saddleback Church food distribution Tuesdays from 10 a.m.- Noon, and also Tuesdays from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Click here for more.

Come see the July 4th Patriotic, Home-Decorating Contest 2021 - Mission Viejo

Friday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Fourth Of July Patriotic, Home-Decorating Contest

• Submission deadline: Friday, June 25, 2021 - 2 p.m.
• Judging: Sunday & Monday, June 27-28, 2021
• Winners announced: Thursday, July 1, 2021

Residences, Mission Viejo, CA
Click here for more.

FEATURED EVENT:

The Laramie Project, Saturday, June 26 TWO DAYS ONLY! JUNE 26-27, 2021 STREAMING ON DEMAND The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and Members of Tectonic Theater Project

TICKETS AVAILABLE at www.broadwayondemand.com.
Click here for more.

Featured Event: 3 Community Garage Sale on 6/26/2021 Saturday, June 26 at 7 a.m.

3 Community Garage Sale put on by Kathy Kennedy Realty One Group West on 6/26/21

Come find new Treasures at our Annual 3 Community Garage Sale, with Over 20 Signups there will Be Plenty to Choose From!

3 communities are joining in Start at 6 Talega in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Cross Streets, Banderas and Arroyo Vista Click here for more

FEATURED EVENT: Independence Day 'Run for Fun Race' 2021: La Palma Saturday, June 26 at 9 a.m.

Independence Day La Palma Virtual Run for Fun Race
Through Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Run/walk anytime/anywhere

• Registration deadline: Thursday, July 1, 2021

Virtual via City of La Palma, CA
Click here for more.

FEATURED EVENT: Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs Saturday, June 26 at 9 a.m.

• The people who designed THIS system are Biologists!
• Your dog will get it in 20 minutes or less (depending on the breed)!
• Your dog has a magnificent vomeronasal system; take advantage of this great gift!
• Our team is made up of herpetologists, biologists and dog trainers; there is simply Click here for more.

Featured Event: Fuchsia Show & Sale 2021: The Sherman, Corona Del Mar Saturday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Fuchsia Show & Sale Saturday & Sunday, June 26 & 27, 2021-10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, CA

Click here for more.

FEATURED EVENT: Stars & Stripes Summer Family Photos 2021: Laguna Niguel Saturday, June 26 at noon

Stars and Stripes Summer Family Photos

Saturday & Sunday, June 26- 27, 2021 - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA
Click here for more.

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